Custard apple vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are custard apple and porridge different?
- Custard apple is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, and vitamin B2; however, porridge is richer in iron and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for porridge is 38% higher.
- Custard apple has a lower glycemic index (54) than porridge (66).
Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), raw and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2287.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +40% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +190% |
Contains more IronIron | +426.8% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1600% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
25.2 g
Water:
71.5 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +185.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +22.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Iron | 0.71mg | 3.74mg | 38% |
Vitamin C | 19.2mg | 0mg | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.221mg | 0.013mg | 16% |
Potassium | 382mg | 16mg | 11% |
Fiber | 2.4g | 0.5g | 8% |
Calcium | 30mg | 87mg | 6% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.1mg | 0.025mg | 6% |
Selenium | 2.8µg | 5% | |
Carbs | 25.2g | 10.52g | 5% |
Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | |
Calories | 101kcal | 50kcal | 3% |
Folate | 12µg | 3% | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 0.055mg | 2% |
Phosphorus | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 1% | |
Fats | 0.6g | 0.21g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.033g | 1% |
Protein | 1.7g | 1.44g | 1% |
Zinc | 0.13mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 22.8g | 10.02g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
Sodium | 4mg | 6mg | 0% |
Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.007mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.004mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%

4%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%

21%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Porridge is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Custard apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.